10 Commandments? Why Not The Beatitudes?

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Grace and JudgmentThis question was posed to the congregation this past Sunday: Why do we, as Christians, support putting the Ten Commandments everywhere? Why do we fight tooth and nail to support their placement on public property? Why do we do that when Jesus has given us a set of promises that form a more [...]

Formulas of Wesleyan Grace and Prosperity Gospel

In a preaching class on Tuesday, I figured out the formula for the Prosperity Gospel and how it is the polar opposite to the Wesleyan formula. Here’s the elements: (A) = Works (B) =  Blessings The the Prosperity formula is “If you do (A), then you will receive (B).” If you give money (Prosperity), invoke [...]